WHEREAS, Californias 76 fairgrounds serve the entire state, from the County of San Diego to the County of Del Norte, and from the County of Monterey to the County of Mariposa; and

WHEREAS, Californias fairgrounds attract millions of visitors for fairs and events; and

WHEREAS, California counties enjoy the year-round economic, recreational, cultural, and social impacts of their local fairgrounds; and

WHEREAS, Californias fairgrounds expend and generate hundreds of millions of new dollars for nonprofit organizations, youth organizations, cities and counties, small businesses, and the states General Fund; and

WHEREAS, During a state of emergency, a natural disaster, or the ongoing impacts of climate change, California fairgrounds are called into service as medical sites, staging areas for emergency equipment and emergency personnel, and evacuation sites to assist those displaced by a fire or flood; and

WHEREAS, Californias fairgrounds provide safe public facilities specifically designed for animals, pets, and livestock during good times and bad; and

WHEREAS, Californias 76 fairgrounds continue to serve as the recreational, social, and economic hubs of their respective communities; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the Senate of the State of California, That the Legislature hereby designates the month of May 2024 as California Fairgrounds Appreciation Month in appreciation for the services provided to California by the 76 fairgrounds in the state; and be it further

Resolved, That the Legislature extends its warmest regards and appreciation to the thousands of fair volunteers, directors, CEOs, and staff, business supporters, sponsors, and associations who keep the network of California fairgrounds strong, vibrant, relevant, and successful; and be it further

Resolved, That the Secretary of the Senate transmit copies of this resolution to the author for appropriate distribution.

WHEREAS, Californias 76 fairgrounds serve the entire state, from the County of San Diego to the County of Del Norte, and from the County of Monterey to the County of Mariposa; and

WHEREAS, Californias fairgrounds attract millions of visitors for fairs and events; and

WHEREAS, California counties enjoy the year-round economic, recreational, cultural, and social impacts of their local fairgrounds; and

WHEREAS, Californias fairgrounds expend and generate hundreds of millions of new dollars for nonprofit organizations, youth organizations, cities and counties, small businesses, and the states General Fund; and

WHEREAS, During a state of emergency, a natural disaster, or the ongoing impacts of climate change, California fairgrounds are called into service as medical sites, staging areas for emergency equipment and emergency personnel, and evacuation sites to assist those displaced by a fire or flood; and

WHEREAS, Californias fairgrounds provide safe public facilities specifically designed for animals, pets, and livestock during good times and bad; and

WHEREAS, Californias 76 fairgrounds continue to serve as the recreational, social, and economic hubs of their respective communities; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the Senate of the State of California, That the Legislature hereby designates the month of May 2024 as California Fairgrounds Appreciation Month in appreciation for the services provided to California by the 76 fairgrounds in the state; and be it further

Resolved, That the Legislature extends its warmest regards and appreciation to the thousands of fair volunteers, directors, CEOs, and staff, business supporters, sponsors, and associations who keep the network of California fairgrounds strong, vibrant, relevant, and successful; and be it further

Resolved, That the Secretary of the Senate transmit copies of this resolution to the author for appropriate distribution.

 THIRD READING 

Bill No: SR 97

Author: Alvarado-Gil (D)

Introduced: 5/15/24

Vote: Majority

SUBJECT: California Fairgrounds Appreciation Month

SOURCE: Western Fairs Association

DIGEST:

This resolution designates the month of May 2024 as California Fairgrounds Appreciation Month in appreciation for the services provided to California by the 76 fairgrounds in the state.

ANALYSIS: This resolution makes the following legislative findings:

1. California’s fairgrounds attract millions of visitors for fairs and events.
2. California counties enjoy the year-round economic, recreational, cultural, and social impacts of their local fairgrounds.
3. California’s fairgrounds expend and generate hundreds of millions of new dollars for nonprofit organizations, youth organizations, cities and counties, small businesses, and the state’s General Fund.
4. During a state of emergency, a natural disaster, or the ongoing impacts of climate change, California fairgrounds are called into service as medical sites, staging areas for emergency equipment and emergency personnel, and evacuation sites to assist those displaced by a fire or flood.
5. California’s 76 fairgrounds continue to serve as the recreational, social, and economic hubs of their respective communities

This resolution designates the month of May 2024 as California Fairgrounds Appreciation Month in appreciation for the services provided to California by the 76 fairgrounds in the state.

Related/Prior Legislation

SR 40 (Alvarado-Gil 2023) – adopted by the Senate on September 1, 2023.

ACR 181 (Bigelow, Resolution Chapter 93, 2022)

FISCAL EFFECT: Appropriation: No Fiscal Com.: No Local: No

SUPPORT: (Verified 5/20/24)

Western Fairs Association (source)

OPPOSITION: (Verified )

None received

Prepared by: Holly Hummelt / SFA / (916) 651-1520

5/20/24 18:53:06

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